Many people and institutions – including houses of worship – suffered great harm from Hurricane Harvey. But even in the most difficult of times, the longstanding principles of the First Amendment must not be abandoned.

It’s the first day of December, which normally means it would be time to gin things up on the “War on Christmas,” but, to be perfectly honest, I’m having some trouble mustering much enthusiasm this year.

I’m not the only one. The Religious Right seems to be losing interest as well.